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January 1, 2018 Per AHA Guidelines, Southeastern School of Health Sciences is transitioning to eCards only for all AHA classes. Technical support for eCards is provided by the American Heart Association, Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (CST) by calling 877-242-4277,...

Congratulations on completing your AHA course! One last step will make it official— claiming your eCard. As a reminder, only you can claim your eCard at this time; it cannot be claimed by someone on your behalf. Claim eCard [PDF] Please follow these instructions to...

CLAIM your course completion eCard from AHA!The American Heart Association and Southeastern are transitioning to eCards.  To receive your AHA course completion eCard, you must provide a valid email address then claim your eCard.   You will have access to print...

Update from the American Heart Association and Southeastern: The AHA is transitioning from physical cards to an electronic card (eCard) system. Southeastern School of Health Sciences (SSHS) would like to inform everyone that we are transitioning to eCards between...

Man, it’s hot! The summer months are at the front door, and we need to be ready to greet high temps and thick humidity. Most folks are aware of the dangers of overexposure to hot conditions, and we do our best to stay hydrated and keep cool. However, it seems like...

Why Become a CNA? A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) has one of the most important roles in the healthcare industry. CNAs help to create a bridge between medical staff and patients, providing hands-on assistance to both groups. It’s often an overlooked position when...

Exercise is good for your heart. But how much exercise do we need? Most studies indicate that your level of exercise should be greater than none, or expressed mathematically:   Activity > 0   At least 30 minutes of moderate exercise at least 5 days per...

We Coffee! Americans drink a lot of coffee. Per capita, it’s fourth on the list of beverages consumed within a calendar year: 1. Soda – 45 gallons (per person, per year) 2. Bottled Water – 29 gallons 3. Beer – 21 gallons 4. Coffee – 20 gallons About two-thirds of U.S....

In our last posting we discussed the Heimlich maneuver – the preferred technique for resolving a blocked airway in an adult or a child that is old enough to walk. Now we want to talk about what do for an infant that is choking. Infants are generally a hearty bunch,...

If you’ve ever had some food go down the wrong pipe, then you know that the sensation of choking is unpleasant and frightening. When food or another object blocks a person’s airway, the flow of oxygen to the lungs (and the rest of the body) is cut off. Without oxygen,...